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Maserati racers and mechanics at the Coppa Tullio Leonardi, a nine-mile (14.4-km) hill-climb in Vermicino, Rocca di Papa south of Rome, on October 2, 1927. Alfieri Maserati is fourth from left.

and mechanical work as their older brothers, although their births came in Carlo’s teen years. Only Mario, born between Ettore and Ernesto, turned to a different hobby—art. With an age spread of 17 years between the eldest and youngest brothers, the five Maserati brothers shared in common a surname and a true love for automobiles. Their company thrived due to familial bonds, work ethic, and engineering brilliance. When Alfieri formed his business, he turned to his brother Mario to design the logo that the business continues to use today. The famed trident homages Mario Maserati’s love of Neptune. From Hobbyist Mechanics to Engineers Rodolfo, a railroad machinist, passed his love of engineering to his boys. His eldest son, Carlo, studied engine design independently

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Maserati: Italian Style and Performance